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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,294

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,545

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaOptima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $26,200
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $24,480
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Body kit 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999  
Rear spoiler 360 360   360  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000    
Larger rear spoiler     499    
Technology Package         2,000
Premium Package         2,000
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581  
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Body kit 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685  
Rear spoiler 280 280   280  
Sunroof   883 883    
Larger rear spoiler     370    
Technology Package         1,785
Premium Package         1,790
Options (change) 4,149 5,149 5,639 4,149 4,000
Options (change) 3,546 4,429 4,909 3,546 3,575
Destination 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,294 $27,429 $30,079 $28,179 $30,950
Total Invoice $23,545 $25,407 $27,911 $26,312 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $309
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaOptima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5274hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,294$27,429$30,079$28,179$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,294$27,054$29,604$26,854$25,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$4,310$1,560$0
Total Invoice$23,545$25,407$27,911$26,312$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-347-441-1,237-4,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,545$25,060$27,470$25,075$23,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$3,925$1,530$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaOptima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Speaker lights    $100
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,780$2,155$2,255$3,105$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347-441-1,237-4,951

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length179.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested200087%

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